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Gem Mining

The nation’s first gold discovery was in North Carolina at Reed Gold Mine near Concord. Today, you can still pan for gold and many other gems such as diamonds, rubies and sapphires all across the state. We even have the only place in the country where you can mine for emeralds – Emerald Hollow in the town of Hiddenite. These are fun trips for treasure hunters of all ages.